Hanging at Kool Stuff

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This past Saturday, I got to spend a day at one of my favourite haunts Kool Stuff Toys in Hamilton. Jeff the owner was gracious enough to let me set up a small photo studio and take photos for my upcoming book "Rack Toys".

This not only filled some gaps I had but also gave me a time to linger and explore, something I rarely get to do.

While I was there, I snapped a few shots of the place for the blog and thought I'd share some of the more interesting sights there.

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The shop is a labyrinth of wonder, you really have to keep your eyes open because you'll miss something.



This original King Kong poster display was really tempting, I really got caught up in 1977 "Kong Mania".



I almost "released the Kraken" if you know what I mean,...






Ever wonder what flavour Deforest Kelly is?



It's hard to stay focused in this shop, I kept forgetting I had a job to do...



Jeff's collection is also on display, I loves me some apes so I always check it out.

If you're ever in Southern Ontario, Kool Stuff is one of those must visit destinations. You can check them out on the web here: Kool Stuff

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[Brown Bear]

I think I need to buy a plane ticket to Ontario.

[HardyGirl]

Oooh! I want Star Trek Freezicles! And I have that Mattel Shaun doll in the display case in the first shot.

[Monsterama2000]

Nice!

A couple of years ago a guy at a local flea market had one of those King Kong poster displays and was selling the posters for $5 each. Of course I bought one.

[kennermike]

Wow Very Nice!

[spidey68]

Jeff is a good friend of mine i redid the brick work after someone made the store a drive through

[ScottA]

I think I could spend hours looking around in there. Fun stuff.

[spidey68]

I think I could spend hours looking around in there. Fun stuff.

oh you could hes got tons of stuff there and even more in the basement i buy megos off him when he has them

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Places like that are why I want to win the lottery

[mego ninja]

Wow, I want to go. And I want that jaga!

[Saroyan]

That store presents a clear and present danger...to my bank account!!!!

[MIB41]

OH SWEET! Any idea how much the Kong murals are going for? I would pay for one of those.

[samurainoir]

Very happy to see the store back, better than ever.

[spidey68]

OH SWEET! Any idea how much the Kong murals are going for? I would pay for one of those.

I can find out for ya...

[MIB41]

^^^ Thanks Randy! Most appreciated.